Category Archives: Canadian Press
Trudeau names four new senators, filling every seat in the Senate
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has appointed four new senators - including a failed Liberal candidate - filling every seat in the upper chamber. The Senate has a full complement of 105 senator...
Dec 12, 2018
N.L. to enjoy fastest-growing economy thanks to oil production: report
A dramatic economic turnaround is being predicted for Newfoundland and Labrador next year, according to a new report by a national economic think tank. The Conference Board of Canada says the province...
Dec 12, 2018
Court hears departments, officials collecting own files in Norman case
OTTAWA - Federal officials have been collecting thousands of documents - including cabinet secrets - requested by suspended Vice-Admiral Mark Norman’s lawyers largely on their own, an Ottawa cou...
Dec 12, 2018
Victims of former ski coach Charest say they were 'sacrificed' by Alpine Canada
MONTREAL - A lawsuit filed Wednesday against Alpine Canada by three victims of former national ski coach Bertrand Charest alleges the sports federation covered up the sexual abuse in the interest of r...
Dec 12, 2018
Just For Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon faces sex crime charges dating to 1979
MONTREAL - Just For Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon, who resigned from the entertainment company last year amid allegations of abuse, was charged with rape and indecent assault Wednesday. Quebec’s ...
Dec 12, 2018
AP Interview: Jones says farmers scared by Trump's tariffs
WASHINGTON - Sen. Doug Jones said Alabama’s soybean farmers and automobile manufacturers are “scared to death” over President Donald Trump’s tariff wars, but he cautioned Democ...
Dec 12, 2018
Former HUD chief Julian Castro moves toward presidential run
SAN ANTONIO - Former Obama housing chief Julian Castro says he’s taking a step toward a possible White House campaign in 2020 by forming a presidential exploratory committee. The Texas Democrat ...
Dec 12, 2018
Feds set new limits on pilot flight times to curb crew fatigue
OTTAWA - The federal government is enacting strict new measures to address mounting concerns about tired flight crews on commercial planes - big and small. New regulations will set lower limits for th...
Dec 12, 2018
Scientist awarded $100K for work on Arctic contaminants that led to ban
An Environment Canada scientist whose work on contaminants in the Arctic environment helped lead to global controls on toxic chemicals is getting an award. Derek Muir has received the $100,000 Weston ...
Dec 12, 2018
'A Star Is Born' tops SAG Awards nominations, snubs abound
NEW YORK - “A Star Is Born” led nominations for the 25th Screen Actors Guild Awards with four nods including best ensemble on Wednesday, firmly establishing Bradley Cooper’s romantic...
Dec 12, 2018